Autodesk Homestyler
Addressing three common
design dilemmas with one
app, Homestyler allows
users to place high-quality models of
furniture, light fixtures, rugs, and other
products on an image of a room, browse
a photo stream for design inspiration, and
connect with design professionals in their
area.
Price: free
House Pad
The brainchild of 1stdibs
founder Michael Bruno,
Housepad stores notes
and visual instructions on household
maintenance—shareable with family, guests,
and staff. Decorators can use the to-the-
trade component to catalogue a home's
furnishings.
Price: free
Paper by Fiftythree
The Paper app lets users
make sketches and take
hand-written notes that
can be combined with photos and typed
text. It's a popular tool for architects and
designers.
Price: free
the paintings, prints, furniture, jewelry, and
fashion based on sellers' photos submitted
via the app. Notable items sold recently
include: George Nakashima chairs, a Paul
Stankard glass paperweight, and a still life
by David A. Leffel.
Price: free
BrightNest
This app, from the
company behind Angie's
List, acts as a personalized
reminder system for the maintenance
tasks that homeowners commonly
forget (e.g., changing smoke-detector
batteries). BrightNest also asks users a
set of questions to determine which of
its thousands of cleaning, organizing, DIY,
design, and maintenance tips show up in
the app's feed.
Price: free
SnapShop
Visualizing how new
furniture will look in a
space can be a challenge.
SnapShop allows users to upload an image
of a room and virtually overlay furniture
from select retailers, such as CB2 or Pier
1 Imports. Move the furniture around to fit
the space, and click through to shop the
look that suits your room best.
Price: free
